Calendar

Thursday

July 18

• 9:00 AM

  STEAM Academy: Innovators for Purpose Summer Studio (Main)

  Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a youth-powered design and innovation program where young creatives channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology and storytelling within a social justice framework, iFp creatives engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. July 8 - August 9, weekdays from 9:15am-3:30pm at the Main Library

• 11:00 AM

  One-on-One Tech Help at Main Library (by appointment)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron. We can help you with: accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices e-mail and searching the web smartphone and mobile app questions We are not able to help you with: installing advanced software programs completing online transactions for you computer hardware and technical maintenance If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov

• 11:00 AM

  Toddler Story Time (Main)

  Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

• 11:30 AM

  One-on-One Tech Help at Main Library (by appointment)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron. We can help you with: accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices e-mail and searching the web smartphone and mobile app questions We are not able to help you with: installing advanced software programs completing online transactions for you computer hardware and technical maintenance If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov

• 12:00 PM

  One-on-One Tech Help at Main Library (by appointment)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Sign up for tech help! Appointment will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron. We can help you with: accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices e-mail and searching the web smartphone and mobile app questions We are not able to help you with: installing advanced software programs completing online transactions for you computer hardware and technical maintenance If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov

• 1:00 PM

  Teen Book Discussion: The Faint of Heart (Main)

  Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Join others to discuss the CRLS One School One Story summer reading book, The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson. Get your free copy at the Main Library Teen Room. No registration required. Pizza will be provided. Call 617-349-4027 for more information.

• 2:30 PM

  Puzzle Party (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Join our librarians for tea, cookies and a jigsaw puzzle. An hour of fun and conversation on a Thursday afternoon at the Cambridge Main Library.

• 3:30 PM

  Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

• 4:00 PM

  Afternoon Sing-Along (Main)

  Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  It's a Library dance party! All ages. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

• 6:00 PM

  Joyce Carol Oates in conversation with Daphne Kalotay

  Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome JOYCE CAROL OATES—award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of We Were the Mulvaneys, Blonde, and The Falls—for a discussion of her new novel Butcher. She will be joined in conversation by DAPHNE KALOTAY—award-winning author of Russian Winter, The Archivists, and Calamity and Other Stories. Registration is required.